Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Violetville Elementary Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Violetville Elementary/Middle serves the southwest part of Baltimore, MD, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Violetville Elementary Middle School's student population of 302 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
302 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Violetville Elementary Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Violetville Elementary Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1087 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
18%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Violetville Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Violetville Elementary Middle School is ranked #1087 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Violetville Elementary Middle School often compared to?
Violetville Elementary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morrell Park Elementary Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Violetville Elementary Middle School?
302 students attend Violetville Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Violetville Elementary Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Violetville Elementary Middle School?
Violetville Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Violetville Elementary Middle School offer ?
Violetville Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Violetville Elementary Middle School part of?
Violetville Elementary Middle School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Violetville Elementary Middle School located?
Violetville Elementary Middle School is located in the Violetville neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Lots of violence at the school. The school used to be good. Now is a school where kids fight a lot.
5 10/10/2025
The school is a great place for student learning. There are a few issues with student altecations, but that is true of all schools. I have enjoyed working with the staff and the administration. My child has been able to be very successful there. Way to go Violetville. Keep up the good work!
5 10/10/2025
I think Violetville is probably one of the best schools in Baltimore City because they have plenty of structure and Order but I especially like the principal Miss Brown because I believe she genuinely cares about the students. I have two children that attend there and one that graduated last year and Miss Brown motivated him to do good in school and apply himself and now he wants to pass and graduate high school and I just think she is a great principal.
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